Ambrosia Fruit Salad
A creamy and nostalgic ambrosia fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, coconut, and a whipped cream–sour cream base. Light, sweet, and refreshing, it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut (or to taste)
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges well to prevent excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, fold together Cool Whip and sour cream until smooth.
- Add pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add maraschino cherries for extra sweetness and color.
Chopped pecans or walnuts give a nice crunch.
Fold in bananas, grapes, or apples just before serving for variety.
Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Best served chilled for the flavors to blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/ambrosia-fruit-salad/
